▼Tournament Outline ▼On-site Registration ▼Participation Process
Tournament Outline
Tournament System
A single match will be played.
This match does not count toward the results of the 54th Japan Open, but it is valid for JBS rating.
Match Format
All matches
9-point matches
Clock: 18 minutes & 12 seconds delay
Eligible for JBS rating matches
Schedule
Registration
April 1 – April 28, 2026 (Pre-registration Only)
Match
May 3, 2026
Eligibility
Pre-registered participants for the “54th Japan Open”
In addition, if there are multiple on-site registrants for the “54th Japan Open” who wish to participate, matches may be arranged and coordinated.
Entry Fee
Free of charge
Prizes
None
Registration
You can register for this match at the same time as your entry for the 54th Japan Open.
Participation Process
Player Registration Confirmation
Participants will be finalized at 11:00 AM on May 3, 2026.
Please check the “Official Practice” pairing sheet page.
If your name is not listed, your registration has not been completed. Please contact the Tournament Executive Committee immediately.
Event Participation
The match is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM.
Please check the pairing sheet and proceed to your designated board.
Winners must report the match results to the Tournament Executive Committee.
Please note that in some cases, the pairing for this match may be the same as the “Official Warm-up Match” pairing for the 54th Japan Open.